Saudi Arabia was under pressure to lift the blockade from the moment it was
announced.

The United Nations and the Red Cross warned of a ‘catastrophic’ situation
for the millions of people in Yemen who relied on aid shipments.

The blockade also triggered fresh warnings from the leader of the Houthi
rebels. “We will take measures we have not taken before and we can target oil
ships. We can do anything,” he was quoted as saying.

The situation in the region is fluid and the threat to shipping can change
rapidly.

Ship operators should carry out detailed risk assessments for each voyage
into the area.

Ships sailing through the parts of the Red Sea and
Gulf of Aden that are designated a High Risk Area (HRA) should register with
the Maritime Security Centre – Horn of Africa (MSC-HOA).